This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 10 years

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Frontend Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance frontend architectures. This role requires deep expertise in modern frontend frameworks, architecture patterns, state management, and security best practices. You will play a critical role in shaping our frontend ecosystem, mentoring engineers, and ensuring a seamless, high-quality user experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Framework Expertise

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reusable frontend architectures using React, Angular, Vue, or Svelte.
• Establish best practices for framework usage, ensuring maintainability and performance.

2. Architecture Design

• Design and implement modular architectures, micro frontends, and scalable UI systems.
• Optimize frontend build processes using lazy loading, code splitting, and SSR.

3. Type Systems & State Management

• Utilize TypeScript extensively, leveraging custom types, generics, and advanced patterns for maintainability and scalability.
• Architect state management solutions using Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Akita, Context API, or custom abstractions.

4. Design Systems & UI/UX Consistency

• Create and maintain scalable component libraries and design systems (Storybook, Figma handoff).
• Collaborate with UX designers to ensure smooth integration of visual and functional components.

5. API Integration & Data Handling

• Develop robust API communication patterns using REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Optimize frontend data handling for performance, scalability, and real-time updates.

6. Performance Optimization

• Optimize web applications based on Core Web Vitals and performance best practices.
• Implement strategies like tree shaking, hydration, bundling, and memoization to enhance responsiveness.

7. Security Best Practices

• Ensure secure frontend architectures by addressing XSS, CSRF, CORS, and authentication best practices.
• Implement secure auth mechanisms including JWT, OAuth2, and secure cookies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

•  10+ years of experience in frontend development with expertise in modern frameworks.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, modular design, and micro frontends.
• Deep experience with TypeScript and scalable state management solutions.
• Proven track record of designing high-performance, secure, and scalable frontend applications.
• Experience in design systems, API integration, and performance optimization techniques.
• Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams in best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with progressive web apps (PWAs) and cross-platform frontend strategies.
• Prior experience leading frontend teams or acting as an architect in high-growth environments.